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We have recently been told not to allow students to "color" any part of their work, and nothing can be hung up that is not a formal writing piece that has gone through the complete writing process, and is free from errors. Essays must be 3-5 paragraphs in length, and have an attached rubric, appropriate feedback, and the final copy should be perfect. it can be hung on lined paper, in pencil. NO COLOR. Our happy colorful hallways have turned into hell-halls. Nothing is interesting, eye-catching, or makes anyone want to stop and look at the work. HELP! What are your thoughts on this ridiculousness!~
Lily On 3/03/15, 3rd grade wrote: > We have recently been told not to allow students to "color" any > part of their work, and nothing can be hung up that is not a > formal writing piece that has gone through the complete > writing process, and is free from errors. Essays must be 3-5 > paragraphs in length, and have an attached r...See More
Mar 3, 2015
SuperTeacher On 3/03/15, 3rd grade wrote: > We have recently been told not to allow > students to "color" any part of their > work, and nothing can be hung up that is not a > formal writing piece that has gone through > the complete writing process, and is free > from errors.

It sounds like your administrators are trying to ...See More
Mar 9, 2015
3rd grade Sadly, it has not been better. The chance for a child to "shine" with the 6+1 writing traits (the 6th one being "presentation") has been stripped, and we forge ahead in a colorless school, where lined paper and paragraphs fill hallways and classrooms. Art is not welcome, and certainly not permitted. Any "HINT" of color...See More
May 6, 2015
rob On 3/03/15, 3rd grade wrote: > We have recently been told not to allow students to "color" any > part of their work, and nothing can be hung up that is not a > formal writing piece that has gone through the complete > writing process, and is free from errors. Essays must be 3-5 > paragraphs in length, and have an attached r...See More
Sep 12, 2015


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